I WON'T TELL YOUR SECRETS part 1

I Won't Tell Your Secrets #1

by Kelvin F. Jackson

Demitri Howard is an extremely successful film producer who has turned his life around after an extensive prison sentence. With luxury homes on both coasts, the world is his playground. The life of running drugs and guns up and down I-95 and I-81 is a thing of the past. Or is it. The drama begins as Demitri's relationship with A-list actress Michelle Malone comes to an end. A high profile romance that is splattered across the tabloids with as much publicity as JAY-Z and Beyonce. Demitri's world is soon changed again when he finds a beautiful newborn babygirl abandoned on his beachfront backyard in the Hamptons and against his better judgement keeps her and raises her as his own. But just as everything seems to be going wonderful, a ghost from the past reappears and one of Demitri's closest homies (friends) is murdered in cold blood in front of hundreds at a club in Atlantic City, New jersey...and all hell breaks loose. Too many secrets to be kept quiet...but everyone has their price.

224 pages, Nook

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Kelvin F Jackson (1969- )was raised in Long Island NY. After graduating in 1987 he attended SUNY in FARMINDALE.His bizzare world as seen through his eyes is brilliantly portrayed in his books.He currently travels the United States mentoring to troubled youth and inspiring through his experiences.

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was definitely a page turner. Kelvin F Jackson is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. They were a lot of unexpected things that happened, which always makes me enjoy a book more because the element of shock and surprise is there. Dimitri is one of those characters that you can't help but to love. A successful businessman, but still has the street in his heart. The things that he does in this book are heart warming, and also gut wrenching. They are a lot of different players and I can see that it will all unravel in the coming parts. I would have rated this higher, but we are left hanging at the end, and half to read on to see what will happen with his characters in I Won't Tell Your Secrets Pt 2. Other than that this was a great read.

[Locksie]

Life after the hustle.

Demetri Howard and his friends Maurice, JT, and Woody were the crew to watch on the streets. But now they've left that life behind and invested their money well.
This story centers mostly around Demerti who did a timely bid but came home and reinvented himself by becoming a successful film producer. With money, luxury cars, and homes at his disposal, this handsome bachelor has his pick of women. His most recent romance with premier actress Michelle Malone didn't exactly turn out as he expected leaving him with a bitter taste about love.

When a baby girl is abandoned outside his beachfront home in the Hamptons NY, Demerti instantly falls in love with the tiny bundle and after reading the note that came along with her decides to keep her and raise as his own. But how is he going to explain this to the media who are always in his business, and will he have to worry about her mother wanting her back?

The four friends decide to take a trip to Atlantic City for a little R & R and while there their past catches up when one of them is murdered. Things just couldn't get any worse when back home a loved one is attacked and left for dead! Life as they know it is spinning out of control and these men's survival instincts kick in causing mayhem for anyone in their paths!

I went through the story thinking damn Demeti didn't tell ANYONE about how he suddenly became a father?!! This did not sit well with me as he had family members, staff, and friends interacting with the child. I kept asking myself why isn't anyone questioning him about it. Then towards the end of the book it is mentioned that Demetrius actually did tell two people. That was a little too late for me, so as far as I'm concerned I missed out on their reactions and advice that they would have given Demetri once they heard the truth. I felt this was vital in keeping with the reality of this story.

Finally a story that centers around hustlers who've been there, done that, left that life behind, made it out alive and have put money earned to good use.


The premise of this story is good as it didn’t focus on these brothers days of slinging dope, but rather on their lives after the streets. Minus the detail I mentioned above and a few typos I enjoyed the story so I would recommend it.

My copy was provided by the author for review purposes.

Locksie November12th 2011
ARC Book Club Inc.
Star Rating 4.0****

[Foresight Literary Lounge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Demitri Howard is an ex-con turned successful movie producer thanks to the books he penned while incarcerated. He never thought he would live amongst the elite Hollywood society, but has now become accustomed to having the finer things in life. Demitri knows he is blessed and does not forget where he came from. With an unsuccessful relationship with the woman he loves, he moves on and eventually finds fulfillment in the daughter that surprisingly enters his life.

In the midst of his happiness, a night out with his friends is tragically turned into a murder scene that catapults him into a series of events that he is able to tie back to connections from his past. Tempted to go back into street mode, Demitri has to carefully think of a way to use his power to unearth the details of what has already occurred while attempting to keep this from harming his family and friends any further.

There are so many different story lines in this book and I wanted to keep track of them all. There were a few editing flaws, but nothing to diminish the effectiveness of the story. After not finishing this book until well after midnight, I immediately began part two to find out how the story progressed. There was no way I could have gone to sleep peacefully considering how this title ended. Kelvin did a great job in coercing the reader to continue the journey with Demitri and all the other characters!

Ondrea L. Davis, Reviewer

[Tamisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book a while ago but didn't realize I hadn't rated it! I readt 2 and am awaiting 3! This series is JUST that good! Must have and must read! Demetri is proof that you can be from the streets and turn your life around for the better! but sometimes things do come back to haunt you so in life we need to watch our steps closely!

[Monica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was definitely a page turner and a quick read, I enjoyed it, it was refreshing to see an ex-drug dealer get out of prison and positively turn his life around instead of blaming someone else for their issues and continuing on with a destructive life. On to part II.

[Charmain · Rating 5 out of 5]

man tthis joint was good im currently in the process of reading two

[Carmen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read!

[Twana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!! Had to run and get part 2 so that I could finish the story. Demitri is my kind of man. He left the bad life and moved into the good life, or did he.

[Kathy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was my first book I read by him and it took a while to get into the story. The editing was horrible if the was any done and the spelling was bad also. I liked the story line which is why I'm reading book two. I hope it's better.

[Nadia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Entertaining read, but...

I liked the storyline, but I didn't connect with the book on every emotion that's why I rated it three stars! Also, the ending left me hanging so I will read part two soon!

[Ang · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good read. Different on so many levels. I know I will get the next part as soon as I get thru some more books on my Kindle

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely a page Turner with plenty of elements of surprise

[Beebs · Rating 2 out of 5]

"Demitri Howard is an extremely successful film producer who has turned his life around after an extensive prison sentence. With luxury homes on both coasts, the world is his playground. The life of running drugs and guns up and down I-95 and I-81 is a thing of the past. Or is it. The drama begins as Demitri's relationship with A-list actress Michelle Malone comes to an end. A high profile romance that is splattered across the tabloids with as much publicity as JAY-Z and Beyonce. Demitri's world is soon changed again when he finds a beautiful newborn babygirl abandoned on his beachfront backyard in the Hamptons and against his better judgement keeps her and raises her as his own. But just as everything seems to be going wonderful, a ghost from the past reappears and one of Demitri's closest homies (friends) is murdered in cold blood in front of hundreds at a club in Atlantic City, New jersey...and all hell breaks loose. Too many secrets to be kept quiet...but everyone has their price."

This book was definately fast paced and excited. However, I found it lacking in depth. I'd want to give Jackson a few more books worth of writing to work out his kinks. Couldn't get all the way through.

[Angelia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was my first read by this author and it was just an okay read.....It started out kinda slow and I found myself putting it down.....The drama begins as Demitri's relationship with Michelle Malone comes to an end. Then Demitri's world changes when he finds a beautiful newborn babygirl abandoned in his backyard......and he decides to keep her and raise her as his own. But just as everything seems to be going great for Demitri he and his friends decides to take a trip to Atlantic City and come face to face with a ghost from their past....One of their best friends is murdered in cold blood......... and things start blowing up from that point on.......So so many secrets.....I will be so glad when Demitri see what kinda person little Miss Michelle is.......I am also hoping for that happy ending for Maurice and Mari.......but let's see if everyone's secrets are as safe as they think.......On to book 2....

[Keva Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love everything he writes! He literally puts you in his books. You literally yell stuff like, NO WAY, CTFU, AWW, OH HELL NAWL, DAM..... this author is good at the craft of writing. I recommend all his books.

[Dione Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Crazy

I was hoping for more from this book than just character introduction. It just seems like endless set up of storylines. All the characters seem to be a bit crazy though And when is Michele and her bullshit gonna be exposed?

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not bad! This book did start off slow, got good, then ended. I do recommend! Now I am on to part 2.

[Sidne · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 rating.